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{{ | {{short description|Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India}} | ||
{{distinguish|text=[[Alfred National Park]], a park in Australia}} | {{distinguish|text=[[Alfred National Park]], a park in Australia}} | ||
{{for|the Australian cricketer|Alfred Park (cricketer)}} | {{for|the Australian cricketer|Alfred Park (cricketer)}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox park | {{Infobox park | ||
| name = Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP) | | name = Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP) | ||
| photo = | | photo = Victoria Memorial Allahabad.jpg | ||
| image_caption = ''Victoria Memorial'' | | image_caption = ''Victoria Memorial'' | ||
| type = [[Public park]] | | type = [[Public park]] | ||
| location = [[Georgetown, Allahabad|Georgetown]] in [[Prayagraj]] | | location = [[Georgetown, Allahabad|Georgetown]] in [[Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = {{coord|25|27|14|N|81|50|53|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | ||
| coords_ref = | | coords_ref = | ||
| area = {{convert|133|acre|ha}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ | title=Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj | publisher=NativePlanet | access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref> | | area = {{convert|133|acre|ha}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ | title=Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj | publisher=NativePlanet | access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref> | ||
| length = | | length = | ||
| width = | | width = | ||
| created = | | created = | ||
| operator = | | operator = [[Uttar Pradesh Government]] | ||
| visitation_num = | | visitation_num = | ||
| status = Open all year | | status = Open all year | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| | | established = 1870 | ||
| architect = | | architect = | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself.jpg|right|thumb|Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial]] | [[File:The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself.jpg|right|thumb|Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial]] | ||
[[File:Queen Victoria's Memorial in Alfred park,Allahabad, U.P., India..jpg|right|thumb|Victoria Memorial]] | [[File:Queen Victoria's Memorial in Alfred park,Allahabad, U.P., India..jpg|right|thumb|Victoria Memorial]] | ||
[[File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif|right|thumb|Thornhill Mayne Memorial (c 1860)]] | [[File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif|right|thumb|Thornhill Mayne Memorial (c 1860)]] | ||
'''Chandrashekhar Azad Park''' (also known by its [[List of renamed places in India|former name]] '''Alfred Park''', and '''Company Bagh''' during the [[Company Raj]]) is a public park in [[ | '''Chandrashekhar Azad Park''' (also known by its [[List of renamed places in India|former name]] '''Alfred Park''', and '''Company Bagh''' during the [[Company Raj]]) is a [[public park]] in [[Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]], India. Built in 1870 to mark [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Prince Alfred]]'s visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj.<ref name= TGEIAA>{{cite book |title=The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3|author=Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai|publisher=Oxford University Press|year= 2009|isbn=978-8125013839 |page=57 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=un4WcfEASZwC&q=holy+trinity+church+allahabad&pg=PA57 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ |title=Alfred Park, Allahabad |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=nativeplanet.com |access-date=13 September 2013}}</ref> It was renamed by the [[Uttar Pradesh Government]] after freedom fighter [[Chandra Shekhar Azad]], who sacrificed his life here, during the [[Indian independence struggle]] in 1931. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the [[Rebellion of 1857]], new areas were developed. | |||
In 1870 old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the [[Rebellion of 1857]], new areas were developed. | |||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The park is | The park is in the [[Georgetown, Allahabad|Georgetown]] neighborhood and is surrounded by [[Tagoretown]], [[Civil Lines, Allahabad|Civil Lines]] and the [[University of Allahabad]]. Its coordinates are {{coord|25|27|9|N|80|50|51|E}}. | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites. | Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites. | ||
*'''Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial''', where Azad sacrificed his life | *'''Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial''', where Azad sacrificed his life | ||
*'''Victoria Memorial'''. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to [[Queen Victoria]]. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by [[James Digges La Touche]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chandra |first=Ramesh |title=Cities and towns of India |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8-ZOAAAAMAAJ&q=queen+victoria |year=2004 |publisher=Commonwealth Publishers |page=393|isbn=9788171698080 }}</ref> The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.<ref>{{cite book |last=Michell |first=George |title=The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fa5NAAAAYAAJ&q=Thornhill+Mayne+Memorial |year=1989 |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |page=202|isbn=9780140084252 }}</ref> | *'''Victoria Memorial'''. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to [[Queen Victoria]]. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by [[James Digges La Touche]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chandra |first=Ramesh |title=Cities and towns of India |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8-ZOAAAAMAAJ&q=queen+victoria |year=2004 |publisher=Commonwealth Publishers |page=393|isbn=9788171698080 }}</ref> The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.<ref>{{cite book |last=Michell |first=George |title=The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fa5NAAAAYAAJ&q=Thornhill+Mayne+Memorial |year=1989 |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |page=202|isbn=9780140084252 }}</ref> | ||
* | *[[Prayag Sangeet Samiti]], a music training institute | ||
* | *[[Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium]] | ||
* | *[[Allahabad Museum]] | ||
* | *[[Allahabad Public Library]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gigapan.com/gigapans/83948|title=Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial}}</ref> | ||
Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, | Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Allahabad landmarks}} | {{Allahabad landmarks}} | ||
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Georgetown in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 25°27′14″N 81°50′53″E / 25.45389°N 81.84806°E |
| Area | 133 acres (54 ha)[1] |
| Established | 1870 |
| Operated by | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Status | Open all year |
File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif
Chandrashekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the Company Raj) is a public park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj.[2][3] It was renamed by the Uttar Pradesh Government after freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here, during the Indian independence struggle in 1931.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed.
Location[edit | edit source]
The park is in the Georgetown neighborhood and is surrounded by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and the University of Allahabad. Its coordinates are 25°27′9″N 80°50′51″E / 25.45250°N 80.84750°E.
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites.
- Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial, where Azad sacrificed his life
- Victoria Memorial. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to Queen Victoria. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by James Digges La Touche.[4] The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.[5]
- Prayag Sangeet Samiti, a music training institute
- Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium
- Allahabad Museum
- Allahabad Public Library[6]
Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj". NativePlanet. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai (2009). The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3. Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-8125013839.
- ↑ "Alfred Park, Allahabad". nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ↑ Chandra, Ramesh (2004). Cities and towns of India. Commonwealth Publishers. p. 393. ISBN 9788171698080.
- ↑ Michell, George (1989). The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European. Penguin Books. p. 202. ISBN 9780140084252.
- ↑ "Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial".